EDITORIAL
Top 5 Nigerian Songs On Injustice And Activism
In the spirit of the October 2020 incident, here we curate a list of top Nigerian songs that speaks on activism and injutice.
1 . Falz – This Is Nigeria
This is Nigeria by Falz is a satire against the different issues bewildering Nigeria. The video showed everything wrong with Nigeria, from the clergymen to the politicians and law enforcement agencies.
2. Dagrin – Democracy
Dagrin’s Democracy is also a protest song. On the track, Dagrin rapped about the state of the country and corruption in the Nigerian police force.
Lyrics, ‘‘Nigeria ni mo ti ri t’olopa ma n toro bara, Nitori twenty naira won le fi ba e faa ya!”
3. Eedris Abdulkareem – Nigeria Jagajaga
Eedris Abdulkareem Jagajaga is one of the most famous song about injusice and activism in Nigeria. Over 20 years, many Nigerians still love the song.
4. Burna Boy (Monsters You Made)
Monsters You Made by Burna Boy resonates far and wide. It talks about Nigeria as a country and Africa as a continent.
5. Ajebo Hustlers – Barawo
This is a song that speaks against jungle justice, a very brutal way of killing and maiming thieves that is popular with Nigerians.
